Because of the huge demand, we have expanded this year’s Dobber’s Invitational to SEVEN leagues. Full information in the fantasy guide, which by the way – is updated now. Also info is in the forum in the announcements section.

The site will be down for about 10 minutes this evening for a routine cleanup. Security is fully operational now, so there is just a bit of cleanup that needs to be done. I don’t have an exact time, but I’m glad I am able to give you a heads up.

Eric Perrin has signed to play in the KHL next season.

The Coyotes have signed Taylor Pyatt to a one-year deal. Like they needed more “tweeners” (those are players who aren’t quite established as second liners but don’t really fit in as checkers). Now 28, Pyatt has passed the usual age where a power forward busts loose. The top nine is set, so his presence puts Prucha at risk of a healthy scratch, as well as Tikhonov. Kevin Porter wasn’t going to make the team anyway…but this settles it. Ditto for Stefan Meyer. Unfortunate.

Every two or three updates on the Fantasy Guide, I will update the player list. Since each update only involves five or 10 players changing in predicted points, it’s easier if I just wait until more changes are done to make the vlookups and re-sorting more worth my while. Just to give you an idea as to how frequently the player list will be updated.